Product Description
IBM ECT1 Enterprise 3.2TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 Module for AIX/Linux
The IBM ECT1 is an Enterprise-class 3.2 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive designed for IBM Power Systems running AIX and Linux. It delivers high performance, low latency, and strong endurance for demanding enterprise workloads.
Product Description
The IBM ECT1 (feature code ECT1) is an Enterprise 3.2 TB PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module optimized for AIX and Linux environments on IBM Power Systems. As an Enterprise-grade drive, it offers higher write endurance and consistent performance compared to Mainstream SSDs, making it suitable for mixed and write-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads. The drive uses the U.2 form factor and PCIe Gen4 interface to provide significantly higher IOPS and throughput than traditional SAS or SATA SSDs. It is fully supported on Power11 systems (including the S1112) as well as compatible Power10 and earlier platforms.
Features
- 3.2 TB Enterprise NVMe capacity
- PCIe Generation 4 (Gen4) interface for high bandwidth
- U.2 form factor for hot-swap support in compatible bays
- Optimized for AIX and Linux operating systems
- High endurance suitable for mixed and write-intensive workloads
- Low latency and high IOPS performance
- Supports 4K sector formatting for AIX/Linux
- Boot support in compatible configurations
- Ideal for database, virtualization, and enterprise application storage
Technical Specifications
- Feature Code: ECT1
- Capacity: 3.2 TB
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
- Form Factor: U.2
- Type: Enterprise SSD
- Sector Size: 4K (4096-byte) for AIX/Linux
- Target OS: AIX and Linux
- Compatibility: IBM Power Systems with supported U.2 NVMe bays (including Power11 S1112 and related models)
Compatibility
The IBM ECT1 Enterprise 3.2TB SSD PCIe4 NVMe U.2 module is compatible with:
- Power Systems Models: Power11 systems (including S1112 9242-21B / 9242-21T, S1122, S1124, and others), Power10, and select earlier models with U.2 NVMe support
- Operating Systems: AIX and Linux (IBM i typically requires a different feature code such as ECT5 for native support)
- Environments: System unit U.2 NVMe bays
- Limitations: Requires compatible U.2 NVMe slots. Verify exact bay population rules, firmware levels, and OS support via IBM documentation for your specific Power Systems model.
Warranty
This product comes with a 60-day warranty covering parts and functionality.
